Benjamin is partner en hoofd van het team Intellectueel Eigendom & Technologie en behandelt complexe (grensoverschrijdende) octrooiprocedures bij de Nederlandse (gespecialiseerde) rechtbank en bij het Unified Patent Court (UPC). Hij werkt ook aan ABC zaken en procedeert in zaken over biologische geneesmiddelen en biosimilars.
Zijn werk omvat daarnaast andere aspecten van intellectueel eigendom, zoals merkenrecht, auteursrecht, modellenrecht, slaafse nabootsing en de bescherming van bedrijfsgeheimen.
Benjamin werkt met name voor cliënten in de farma-, healthcare & life sciences-, telecom- & IT- en retailsector.
Benjamin adviseert en procedeert veelvuldig voor academische instellingen in het kader van onderzoeks-, samenwerkings- en ontwikkelingscontracten en andere aanverwante (licentie)overeenkomsten.
Specialisaties
Octrooirechtelijke procedures in alle technologische sectoren en strategisch advies (nationaal en UPC).
Geschillen en advies inzake geneesmiddelen en medische hulpmiddelen.
Achtergrond en nevenactiviteiten
Benjamin is een lid van de International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW), Vereniging Intellectuele Eigendom Proces Advocaten (VIEPA), en de International Trademark Association (INTA).
Grotius, Informatierecht (summa cum laude)
Contactgegevens
mr. B. (Benjamin) Niemeijer
Advocaat | Partner
Intellectueel eigendom en technologie | Life Sciences & Healthcare
Benjamin Niemeijer's practice is deeply rooted in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors and brings a sharp, commercially focused approach to complex disputes.
IAM Patent 1000, Individuals: litigation (2026 Edition)
Bronze Tier
Friendly, yet fierce legal practitioner who quickly masters the matter at hand. He knows what he is talking about, and his approach is powerful, yet with a personal touch.
World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 (2026 edition)
Benjamin Niemeijer is knowledgeable and truly cares for his clientele, and is able to provide the correct input needed to make good decisions and to make the process seamless.
Legal 500, Healthcare and life sciences (2025 edition)
Benjamin Niemeijer and Vivian Heijnen show brilliant strategic, out-of-the-box thinking which has led us to far better results than we anticipated. I am very satisfied.
Legal 500, Intellectual Property: Patents and Trade marks, copyrights and design rights (2025 edition)
Benjamin's strong analytical skills and dedication to achieving optimal outcomes makes him one of our best advisors in the field.
Legal 500, Trade marks, copyrights and design rights (2025 edition)
Bronze Tier
Benjamin Niemeijer completes the group’s excellence as a trusted partner for an array of IP rights holders – from prestigious academic institutions to international conglomerates. Niemeijer has also played an indispensable role in the progress of La Gro’s landmark case before the UPC.
IAM Patent 1000, Individuals: litigation (2025 Edition)
Bronze Tier
Making an impressive debut in the guide, Benjamin Niemeijer is a respected IP attorney and partner, centring his work on significant pharmaceutical and biotech patent infringement and invalidity proceedings.
IAM Patent 1000, Intellectual Property (2024 Edition)